Tibet
Tibet is situated on the northern side of the Himalayas in Asia and is called the” Roof of the world”, on the lovely Tibetan plateau which is Located at an average altitude of over 4000 meters. This mysterious Buddhist kingdom, locked away in its mountain fastness of the Himalaya, has exercised a unique hold on the imagination of the West. For explorers, imperialists, and traders it was a forbidden land of treasure and riches. Dreamers on a spiritual quest have long whispered of a lost Shangri-la, steeped in magic and mystery. When the doors were finally flung open in the mid-1980s, Tibet lay in ruins. Lhasa is the political, economic, cultural and religious center along with the world’s highest palace complex, the Potala Palace, built over 1,300 years ago.
For travelers, Tibet is without doubt one of the most remarkable places to visit in Asia. devout religious practices, especially in Tibetan Buddhism with 1,700 Buddhism monasteries and Bon make the region an exceptional scenic place, breathtaking high-altitude treks, stunning views of the world’s Five mountains exceeding the altitudes of 8,000 meters, the river source for the Yangtze River, the Yellow River, the Yarlong Tsangpo (Brahmaputra), the Indus, and the Ganges an unforgettable experience of the land, the people and the mysticism! There’s Gyantse, in the Nyang-chu Valley, famed for the largest chörten (stupa) in Tibet, and hiking in Yarlung Valley, widely considered the cradle of Tibetan civilization. Base yourself in Tsetang and marvel at the monkey cave in Gangpo Ri or walk the monastery kora (pilgrim path). Your trip will take you past glittering mountain turquoise lakes and over high passes draped with prayer flags.
We provide cultural, adventure, and other tailor-made programs for a complete trip to Tibet offering the most enjoyable sojourns in this hidden Shangri-la.
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